AR alleges Eenhana CEO has no contract

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party has raised concerns regarding the potential misuse of public funds by the Eenhana Town Council while also suggesting that CEO Wodibo Haulofu is employed without a valid contract.In a letter dated 22 October to the council, AR said, "Affirmative Repositioning (AR) expresses grave concern over reports that the CEO of Eenhana Town Council has assumed office and is receiving a salary and applicable allowances despite apparently not having signed an employment contract.”The AR argued that if true, the situation breaches principles of administrative and financial accountability and has demanded answers on five key issues within seven days.The party warned that "if confirmed, this situation raises serious questions about administrative discipline, financial accountability, compliance with the law and the leadership of Eenhana Town Council. We therefore demand clear answers, not political explanations or administrative excuses."AR questioned the legal basis for the chief executive officer (CEO) occupying the post, citing Section 27(1)(a) of the Local Authorities Act 23 of 1992. The provision governs the appointment of a town council CEO, including a recommendation from the management committee and prior written ministerial approval.It called on the council to confirm whether the appointment complied with all statutory requirements and to provide documentary proof.“Second, why is an outdated strategic plan being used to justify the delay?" the letter asks."An employment contract and a performance agreement serve different purposes. What specific law, regulation or approved policy prevents the council from signing an employment contract because its strategic plan is outdated?"Escalating the matterThe party has also demanded to know "who is responsible for allowing this situation to continue, and why has the council failed to resolve it?”The movement also questioned who authorised the payment of the CEO’s salary and allowances, when the payments began and what legal documentation supported them.The party also asked whether urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa is aware of the situation.“We therefore demand that the mayor provide a substantive written response within seven calendar days, confirming the status of the contract, the legality of the appointment and remuneration, the applicable period of office, and the immediate steps being taken to resolve any irregularities.”Eenhana Town Council management committee chairperson Easter Delemina Mokaxwa cited Section 14(2)(a)(i) of the Local Authorities Act, which she said prohibits the public discussion of internal matters.“I am unable to respond to such enquiries,” she said in response to questions sent by Namibian Sun.

AR alleges Eenhana CEO has no contract

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